UF hockey blown out by Tennessee, splits weekend series
By Daniela Ortiz | Nov. 25The Vols controlled possession from the opening puck drop and overwhelmed the Gators on Saturday.
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The Vols controlled possession from the opening puck drop and overwhelmed the Gators on Saturday.
Florida's victory marks a stark turnaround from last season, where the Gators were swept by the Ice Vols in the regular season.
While roster decisions remain months away, several Gators baseball players produced notable performances during fall ball.
The UF ice hockey club was swept by FAU in the weekend series, falling 6-3 on Sunday. With UF, FAU and Tampa all near the top of the ACHA Men’s DII College Hockey South standings, the results could carry playoff implications.
UF fell for the second night in a row, dropping to 5-4-1 and marking its first two-game skid of the season.
UF fell 6-3 to FAU, dropping to 5-3-1 on the season. The game was the first of a three-match weekend series against the Owls (5-4).
The Southeastern Conference is now one of the top conferences in college men’s tennis, and Florida and Georgia have consistently been two of its premier programs, with a fierce rivalry to back it up.
Florida went toe-to-toe with the defending national champions, earning a win Friday and forcing overtime Saturday.
The University of Florida announced that longtime baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan is taking a leave of absence to address personal matters, according to a press release. No more details are known at this time.
The Florida Gators (4-2) erupted for four goals in the final period to cruise past the Gamecocks (2-3), claiming a 6-2 victory at Flight Adventure Park in Irmo, South Carolina.